While in downtown Phoenix ,I saw the most humbling thing that I think I've ever seen .There was this gentleman sitting in a wheelchair watching the Vet Day parade.When the Color Guard marched past him ...he arose from his chair and saluted .To some this might not seem like a big deal ,but as I soon found out he wasn't allowed to stand or put any weight on his legs ,for it caused him great pain ...Just goes to show that some things in life ...ARE WORTH ALL THE PAIN

Recently I met a young kid who had just gotten back from a tour of duty in Iraq.This guy was at the V.A. Hospital ,he had lost his leg in a mortar attack ,and was on a pair of crutches .We got to talking while we were waiting to be seen .To everyones shock and dismay this kids was told that he didn't qualify for V.A. benefits .Everyone started asking why ...It's a sad day when one finds out that they were seperated from the service with 177 days ,and you need 180 days  to qualify for any benefits .THAT'S JUST WRONG ON SO MANY LEVELS